![On Oct. 30, 24 Eco Club members took a tour of the school’s solar panels on the roof. They were guided and taught by an employee from E Light Electric, the company that maintains the school’s solar panels, and learned about how the panels are maintained and cared for. “I was definitely very excited about being on the roof in general,” Eco Club member Olivia Fang ‘26 said. “[It was exciting to] learn more about solar panels and how they work and how they supply energy to our school.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/RCH_2632-1200x800.jpg)
![Math teacher Austin Bennett observes seventh period students step to the board to solve Equation of Circle problems May 2. Bennett has been teaching for a total of four years, with only two of those years spent as a Jag. He hopes after his time as a high school teacher to become a professor. "[College math] is more challenging, and it's good to challenge yourself," Bennett said.](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0147-1200x900.jpg)
![Varsity girls soccer midfielder Leah Sheahan ‘24 hugs a friend during the Senior Night celebrations before the home game against Mountain Vista High School (MVHS) at Echo Park Stadium April 29. During Senior Night, seniors were given flowers and the opportunity to walk out and take pictures with their family as their future plans and favorite memories were announced over the speakers. The Jags tied 0-0, losing the Continental League Championship. “We were obviously the stronger team but just couldn’t find a way to score, but otherwise our connection and our intensity was really high so I’m proud of that. We just have to find the net,” defense midfielder Clara Geuzaine ‘24 said. “[Losing League] wasn’t the best. It’s better than last year and like, I know our team and we are doing really good. I don’t want to jinx it but like hopefully [we’ll do] good [in playoffs].”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copy-of-DSC_4277-1-1200x868.jpg)
![In room 4101, Natalie Patterson ‘26, Ariana Magor ‘25 and Celina Salazar ‘25 create a poster in science teacher Kerry Reilly’s Chemistry Honors April 18. The three completed a worksheet and drawing to explain the implosion of a tank for their unit on gas laws. “At the start of class, we watched a video of the tank imploding,” Patterson said. “I think [making a drawing] is something new. I like more artsy activities.”](https://rockmediaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5019-1200x900.jpeg)
Tennis Tryouts
Girls tennis tryouts took place on February 26th and 27th.
Girls tennis tryouts occur on the tennis courts, February, 26.
February 28, 2018
Girls tennis tryouts took place on February 26th and 27th.
“Tennis tryouts are really stressful because you have to wait to figure out if you are doing enough to make the team, but also exciting to be doing your best while having fun.” Emily Keely ’20 said.
Over the past week, these girls have been preparing during pre-season to make sure they are ready for tryouts.
“I’m so excited to see what the season has in store for me, I’ve been working really hard on my swing so hopefully it’s seen that I’ve improved.” Emma Goble ’20 said.
Everyone is waiting to what teams they make and see if their hard work has paid off.
“I’ve had a lot of fun getting ready for this upcoming season with some of my best friends!” McKenna Dicarlo ’20 said.
These girls find out what team they make on February 28th.
“Pre-season prepared me a lot for tryouts this week so hopefully I improved in time for tryouts,”Lexi Moote ’20 said, “Last season was so fun and I hope this season turns out the same.”